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It’s that time. My quarterly dry week—to reset my palate, my body, and my brain. The NA beer game has much improved over the years, and this Rationale Japanese Style “beer” makes a great cap to the day. See y’all again October 8. Cheers—maybe with “beer,” maybe with coffee! This is one that contributed greatly to my sherry fatigue, and helped me understand that scotch aged in first-fill sherry casks just isn’t my jam. But I put it to good use in many Rob Roy and other cocktails. Waste not want not. Sláinte! A lovely single cask from Ardnamurchan courtesy of @klwines that’s both elegant and robust. Creamy, malty, rich, sweet, all the things. Sláinte!

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Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon – aged 14 years 8 months!
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Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon – aged 14 years 8 months!

KNOB CREEK SiB BOURBON a barrel from Warehouse E, Floor 6, Rick 19, selected by MN Whiskey Fanatics (2020) MASH … Continue reading Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon – aged 14 years 8 months!

Peerless Double Oak Bourbon
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Peerless Double Oak Bourbon

PEERLESS DOUBLE OAK BOURBON Batch #150526101 (2021) MASH BILL – unstated PROOF – 106.8 AGE – NAS (blend of 20-30 … Continue reading Peerless Double Oak Bourbon

Comparison: Two Older Booker’s – 2014-05 & 30th Anniversary
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Comparison: Two Older Booker’s – 2014-05 & 30th Anniversary

BOOKER’S BOURBON Batch 2014-05 (2014) MASH BILL – 77% corn, 13% rye, 10% malted barley PROOF – 127.9 AGE – … Continue reading Comparison: Two Older Booker’s – 2014-05 & 30th Anniversary

Kaiyō Whisky – Cask Strength Store Pick!
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Kaiyō Whisky – Cask Strength Store Pick!

KAIYŌ WHISKY Cask #543 selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 112 AGE – 7 … Continue reading Kaiyō Whisky – Cask Strength Store Pick!

Kaiyō Whisky – The Sheri Second Edition
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Kaiyō Whisky – The Sheri Second Edition

KAIYŌ WHISKY The Sheri Second Edition (2020) MASH BILL – unstated PROOF – 92 AGE – NAS (about 10 years … Continue reading Kaiyō Whisky – The Sheri Second Edition

Comparison: Old Charter Chinkapin Oak / Eagle Rare – Store Pick!
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Comparison: Old Charter Chinkapin Oak / Eagle Rare – Store Pick!

OLD CHARTER OAK Chinkapin Oak (2020) MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace mash bill #1 PROOF – 93 AGE – 9 … Continue reading Comparison: Old Charter Chinkapin Oak / Eagle Rare – Store Pick!

Two Elijah Craigs: Small Batch 12 Year Store Pick & Barrel Proof Batch B520
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Two Elijah Craigs: Small Batch 12 Year Store Pick & Barrel Proof Batch B520

ELIJAH CRAIG SMALL BATCH Single Barrel #5327938 selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% barley … Continue reading Two Elijah Craigs: Small Batch 12 Year Store Pick & Barrel Proof Batch B520

Buffalo Trace Bourbon – Store Pick!
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Buffalo Trace Bourbon – Store Pick!

BUFFALO TRACE Barrel #261 selected by PlumpJack Wine & Spirits (2020) MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 PROOF … Continue reading Buffalo Trace Bourbon – Store Pick!

Woodinville Port Cask Finished Straight Bourbon
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Woodinville Port Cask Finished Straight Bourbon

WOODINVILLE PORT CASK FINISHED BOURBON MASH BILL – 72% corn, 22% rye, 6% barley PROOF – 90 AGE – NAS … Continue reading Woodinville Port Cask Finished Straight Bourbon

OAK BOMBS: Baker’s 13 Year / Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / Four Roses OESK / Knob Creek 14 Year / Woodinville Cask Strength
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OAK BOMBS: Baker’s 13 Year / Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / Four Roses OESK / Knob Creek 14 Year / Woodinville Cask Strength

I’m a big fan of oak flavors in bourbon—not only the vanillas and caramels that come from the oak, but … Continue reading OAK BOMBS: Baker’s 13 Year / Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / Four Roses OESK / Knob Creek 14 Year / Woodinville Cask Strength

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